Watch: Schauffele leads Travelers after Rory McIlroy meltdown

McIlroy had shot a spectacular eight under 62 on Thursday a to claim a share of the lead at the Travelers Championship before a disastrous quadruple bogey on the 12th
Watch: Schauffele leads Travelers after Rory McIlroy meltdown

QUADRUPLE BOGEY: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles as he finishes his round on the ninth green during the first round of Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 23, 2022 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Pic: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Xander Schauffele shot his second straight 7-under 63 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the Travelers Championship.

The Olympic champion shot a 31 on the front nine at TPC River Highlands with four birdies, then had a 32 on the back, making birdies on 11, 14 and 17.

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